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Faith Kipyegon stands to receive millions from Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian as she takes on a historic challenge in the mile.
Faith Kipyegon is set for a bumper reward from Alexis Ohanian, Serena Williams' husband, if she manages to go under four minutes in the mile.
The double world champion (1500m and 5000m) will be attempting to become the first woman to finish a mile in under four minutes.
Faith Kipyegon is the current world record holder over the distance following the 4:07.64 she clocked at the 2023 Diamond League Meeting in Monaco.
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14:30 - 24.06.2025
Faith Kipyegon: Date, Time and Where to Watch Her Historic Sub-4 Minute Mile Attempt
Faith Kipyegon is set to chase a historic milestone in Paris, with full details on when, where, and how to follow her bold attempt quietly coming together.
She will now step foot on the track at the Stade Charléty in Paris, France, on Thursday, June 26, with the hope of making an impact and continuing to cement her already rich legacy.
Faith Kipyegon: Alexis Ohanian’s Bold Promise to the Three-time Olympic Champion
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If Faith Kipyegon manages to achieve the historic feat, Alexis Ohanian has promised to award her more than Ksh 12 million ($ 100,000).
Alexis Ohanian shared on X (Twitter) that they will directly send her the money, just like they did during the inaugural edition of Athlos, the women-only event.
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“We’ve got $100K on @Kipyegon_Faith to break the world record!! And you better believe we’ll swiftly wire (just like for all our Athlos athletes at our record-breaking meet last year),” Alexis Ohanian shared in the tweet.
Faith Kipyegon: Where to Watch the World Record Holder Chase History
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Track and field fans who will be looking to follow Faith Kipyegon’s race can make their way to the stadium at Stade Charléty on Thursday, but first, they have to register online.
Nike announced that the doors will be opened at 6:30 p.m. East African Time, programming will start at 8 p.m., and Kipyegon’s attempt is scheduled for 9 p.m.
For the fans who will not be able to make it to the stadium, Nike has partnered with Box To Box Films to allow fans to watch Faith Kipyegon’s moonshot on a livestream broadcast.
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The live broadcast will be on Nike’s YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Douyin accounts. It will also be on Prime Video from 8:15 p.m. East African Time. For those who will miss the live, a replay will be available.
Nike has also partnered with Box To Box Films to produce a limited-series documentary, which will stream in over 11 languages. The series will highlight Faith Kipyegon’s journey as she prepares for her historic pursuit.
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